France and Germany agree to soften EU car emissions rules
The compromise links greater flexibility for combustion engines after 2035 with tougher European production requirements, while offering Britain a route into the scheme if it aligns on China tariffs.
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Germany and France strike engine flexibility and production bargain
DIE WELT ↗Britain offered scheme access conditional on China tariff alignment
FT Economics ↗Both governments confirm agreement on European automotive industry
Franceinfo ↗Governments frame deal as support for research and development
Deutsche Welle ↗Critics warn combustion engine concessions could hurt automotive industry
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